Briana Smith
Before moving to the Steel City, Briana was uncovering the truth in New York State. She was a reporter and fill-in anchor for Spectrum News in Syracuse and Binghamton. Briana has covered a multitude of topics ranging from politics to crime to the New York State Fair. Briana loves to focus on stories involving veterans, youth and recovery.
If Briana isn't reporting in the field or behind the desk, you can find her volunteering, exercising, traveling, or spending time with family and friends.
Briana is excited to join the 6abc family and connect with the Philadelphia community.
Briana's Stories
2 workers hurt after house collapses in Delco despite stop‑work order
All residents are now displaced until the building is stabilized and code violations are addressed.
Man on 'multi-district crime spree' crashes truck into Philadelphia playground: Police
An out-of-control truck crashed into a playground on Tuesday afternoon in the Kingsessing section of Philadelphia.
City takes action after residents raise concerns about long‑stalled Holmesburg construction site
Neighbors said work began several years ago at 4116 Walsh Road, but stopped in 2023, leaving behind a large open pit filled with trash
Philadelphia School Board votes to pass controversial $3 billion facilities master plan
Tensions ran high on Thursday evening as Philadelphia school board members voted to pass a controversial $3 billion facilities master plan.
Holmesburg residents call construction site a safety hazard as complaints mount
Neighbors fear someone will be injured if the city does not take action.
Wilmington businesses hit by series of overnight break-ins; police investigating possible connection
Wilmington police are investigating a string of overnight burglaries and attempted burglaries that have left several business owners on edge.
Parents of Hackett Elementary students in Fishtown concerned after shift in plans
Parents at the Hackett School in Fishtown are raising concerns after the Philadelphia School District revised its Facilities Master Plan last week.
Bensalem bagel shop owner charged with indecent assault; police seek additional victims
A criminal complaint states a former employee reported sexual harassment and verbal abuse to Ferreira's wife and business partner before quitting in 2025.
Mayfair residents say rat infestation has returned, urge city for help
Neighbors say the rodents have been visible around homes, in trash, inside cars and escaping burrows to scurry across properties.
Man accused of deliberately driving SUV into Philadelphia police building identified
According to Bethel, officers had responded earlier in the day, around 11:45 a.m., to a disturbance involving the suspect and his father.